The Lower Richland Alumni Foundation Black and Gold Gala 2025

Join us for a night of celebration at the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation Black and Gold Gala 2025! Dress to impress in your best black and gold attire and get ready to dance the night away.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time at the following location:

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while supporting a fantastic cause. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation and their efforts to provide teacher grants and community support!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Get your tickets now and we'll see you there.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in St. Louis, MO, Intisar attended Missouri State University, where she obtained degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Political Science, as well as a Masters in Communications.Intisar got her start in news on radio as an anchor for KTTS News in Springfield, MO. During her time there, she won two Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards for “Best News Series” and “Breaking News Weather Coverage.”In 2019 she joined the team at WTOK-TV in Meridian, MS as the anchor and executive producer for the station’s morning show, “Good Morning Meridian.” Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she also became the producer and host of the station’s Sunday talk show “On The Record.” In early 2021, Intisar produced and anchored WTOK’s first ever Black History Month Special. The special earned 1st place for “Public Affairs Program” from the Mississippi Broadcasters Association.During her time in Columbia, Intisar has been nominated twice for Kiss 103.1’s “Columbia Neighborhood Awards” for ‘Best News Anchor.’ She also was honored with an award of Merit for the 2023 “Personality of the Year” by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association.

Our Live Entertainment - Terence Young Experience!

The Terence Young Experience will be hitting the stage for an unforgettable night of soul and rhythm as we celebrate this year’s honoreesThe Terence Young Experience will be hitting the stage for an unforgettable night of soul and rhythm as we celebrate this year’s honorees!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, United States